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(Formerly The Milspouse Mastermind Show). The go to podcast for military spouses who want to live with more meaning and less overwhelm! Have you ever felt stuck, lonely, overwhelmed, frustrated or unfulfilled as a military spouse? Are you tired of putting your own dreams, goals and plans on hold; waiting for some future season to build a life you love? Do you sometimes feel like you’ve lost sight of who you are and what you have to offer? More Than a Milspouse is here to empower you to GET UNSTUCK, CRAFT A LIFE WITH PURPOSE, and show you that YOU DON’T HAVE TO WAIT FOR TOMORROW TO CHASE YOUR DREAMS. In this podcast, we dig into all things military spouse life, from the mind and growth work that has to happen in order for you to completely get unstuck and feel fulfilled every single day – YES, IT’S POSSIBLE – to practically navigating the unpredictability of military life. Through honest conversations and expert interviews, we’ll help you set goals, combat stress and anxiety, incorporate self-care as a military spouse, boost your mental and emotional health, and prioritize what matters most, so that you can pursue your life, career and business dreams (with more joy and less overwhelm as a military family). 👋 Hi, I’m Christine, a seasoned military spouse, marketing strategist, mom of three, and coffee connoisseur. I am all-too-familiar with the challenges that come with frequent moves, deployments, TDYs and trying to balance military life with your own dreams and passions. After four moves and three babies in four years, I became an accidental stay at home mom. I began a journey to find myself again and figure out how to love the life I was actually living, rather than the one I had imagined for myself. If there’s one thing I want you to know, it’s this: You were made for more! More than the managing of schedules, keeping up with kiddos and holding down the home front. YOU have something uniquely valuable to offer, and when you pursue the things that light your heart on fire, you trade frustration for FULFILLMENT and isolation for IDENTITY, CONNECTION, and a life of IMPACT. I’m here to help you thrive as a military spouse, get clarity on what fuels and fills you, and give you practical tools and strategies to craft a life of MEANING and PURPOSE today. Whether you are an Army spouse, an Air Force spouse, a Marine spouse, a Navy spouse, Coast Guard spouse, or a Space Force spouse, this is the podcast for you! Friend, it’s time to reclaim your life and dreams and discover who you are meant to be because together we can change the world! LET’S DO IT! Full Episodes, Blog Posts and more: https://milspousemastermind.com Join the MilSpouse Mastermind FB Community: milspousemastermind.com/community Let’s Connect: hello@milspousemastermind.com Instagram: @milspousemastermind
Episodes
Sunday Jun 19, 2022
Sunday Jun 19, 2022
Over the last several years, the ways in which service members and military spouses and families connect through deployments has changed. During my first deployment as a military girlfriend, I remember getting to talk to my now husband for 15 minutes once a week.
As Internet connectivity has increased, families have the ability to stay more connected. But what does this mean for military members and for the families? John Spencer, a retired army veteran and military spouse, explores the impacts of this connectivity in his new book, Connected Soldiers: Life, Leadership and Social Connections in Modern War.
In today’s episode, I talk with John about deployment both from the active-duty perspective and from the military spouse perspective. We talk about why we need each other, ways to stay connected with your spouse, and who really has the toughest job in a deployment.
We also talk about life after military and his journey of leaning into his passions, finding a unique niche, and making the most of the opportunities available. Can’t wait to share this conversation with you!
Better Together,
Christine
MENTIONS
Connect with John
Connected Soldiers: Life, Leadership, and Social Connections in Modern War
LINKS
START HERE: How To Get UNSTUCK And Craft A Life With PURPOSE (FREE ASSESSMENT) https://milspousemastermind.com/growthwheel
STOP THE OVERWHELM: How to Prioritize What Matters Most to You (FREE WORKSHEET) https://milspousemastermind.com/values
FIND YOUR TRIBE: Join the Free MilSpouse Mastermind FB Community
https://milspousemastermind.com/community
DISCOVER WHO YOU ARE MEANT TO BE: MilSpouse Purpose Playbook https://morethanamilspouse.com
GET SUPPORT: Request a Get Unstuck Coaching Session hello@milspousemastermind.com
LEARN MORE: https://milspousemastermind.com
LEAVE A SHOW REVIEW: https://milspousemastermind.com/show
CONNECT VIA EMAIL: hello@milspousemastermind.com
CONNECT VIA INSTAGRAM: @milspousemastermind
Sunday Jun 12, 2022
Sunday Jun 12, 2022
Hi friends, today I'm excited to bring you a conversation with Julia Taylor. She is a former British military wife, a self-taught web-developer and online business owner and the founder of GeekPack®. She is passionate about empowering women everywhere to create better lives for themselves by teaching them how to code and subsequently manage their own businesses in the digital realm.
If you have wanted to make money from home, but you find yourself no knowing how to do that or thinking that you can’t do that because you are not cut out to own your own busines, you need to listen to this episode. Julia shares so many valuable nuggets of wisdom about her journey from a military spouse in search of job flexibility to online business owner and CEO.
We talk about:
- How you don’t need to have an “entrepreneurial bone” to build something of your own
- How to find something you can do from anywhere
- Her biggest lessons learned in starting a business
- How to invest in and bet on yourself
- And so much more
I can’t wait for you to hear this conversation!
Better Together,
Christine
MENTIONS
Connect with Julia
LINKS
START HERE: How To Get UNSTUCK And Craft A Life With PURPOSE (FREE ASSESSMENT) https://milspousemastermind.com/growthwheel
STOP THE OVERWHELM: How to Prioritize What Matters Most to You (FREE WORKSHEET) https://milspousemastermind.com/values
FIND YOUR TRIBE: Join the Free MilSpouse Mastermind FB Community
https://milspousemastermind.com/community
DISCOVER WHO YOU ARE MEANT TO BE: MilSpouse Purpose Playbook https://morethanamilspouse.com
GET SUPPORT: Request a Get Unstuck Coaching Session hello@milspousemastermind.com
LEARN MORE: https://milspousemastermind.com
LEAVE A SHOW REVIEW: https://milspousemastermind.com/show
CONNECT VIA EMAIL: hello@milspousemastermind.com
CONNECT VIA INSTAGRAM: @milspousemastermind
Wednesday Jun 08, 2022
Wednesday Jun 08, 2022
What does it actually look like to pursue goals and live a life of purpose as a military spouse? And what does that look like when you’re in the middle a major life event, like a PCS? Is it even possible?
That’s the question we’re diving into in this bonus episode of the MilSpouse Mastermind Show. Over the last few months I’ve been sharing about preparing for our upcoming overseas PCS, and this month it actually happened. At least the moving part. We physically moved from one location to another.
I share what happened and what I’m learning in the middle of a season of chaos and change. Can’t wait to unpack it all with you.
Better Together,
Christine
MENTIONS
Ep. 31 “Will You Be My Emergency Contact?”
Checklists, Binders & Labels, Oh My! My #1 PCS Tip for Your Next Move
LINKS
START HERE: How To Get UNSTUCK And Craft A Life With PURPOSE (FREE ASSESSMENT) https://milspousemastermind.com/growthwheel
STOP THE OVERWHELM: How to Prioritize What Matters Most to You (FREE WORKSHEET) https://milspousemastermind.com/values
FIND YOUR TRIBE: Join the Free MilSpouse Mastermind FB Community
https://milspousemastermind.com/community
DISCOVER WHO YOU ARE MEANT TO BE: MilSpouse Purpose Playbook https://morethanamilspouse.com
GET SUPPORT: Request a Get Unstuck Coaching Session hello@milspousemastermind.com
LEARN MORE: https://milspousemastermind.com
LEAVE A SHOW REVIEW: https://milspousemastermind.com/show
CONNECT VIA EMAIL: hello@milspousemastermind.com
CONNECT VIA INSTAGRAM: @milspousemastermind
Sunday Jun 05, 2022
Sunday Jun 05, 2022
Summer has arrived! And that can mean a lot of things to people, depending on where you are stationed, if you are PCSing, and what season of life you find yourself in.
If you have school-age kids in the home, you may be very aware of the change that summer brings. But the truth is that ANYTIME we face a change or enter into a new season, we benefit from taking time to recalibrate and reassess our goals and our schedule. Because when our routine changes, it’s easy for us to stop making progress on the things that truly matter to us.
So let’s talk about how you can make time to enjoy the longer days, warmer temperatures and soak up the sun this summer…while still being intentional about your time and your goals.
Better Together,
Christine
MENTIONS
Ep 58: Goal Setting Guide for Military Spouses
LINKS
START HERE: How To Get UNSTUCK And Craft A Life With PURPOSE (FREE ASSESSMENT) https://milspousemastermind.com/growthwheel
STOP THE OVERWHELM: How to Prioritize What Matters Most to You (FREE WORKSHEET) https://milspousemastermind.com/values
FIND YOUR TRIBE: Join the Free MilSpouse Mastermind FB Community
https://milspousemastermind.com/community
DISCOVER WHO YOU ARE MEANT TO BE: MilSpouse Purpose Playbook https://morethanamilspouse.com
GET SUPPORT: Request a Get Unstuck Coaching Session hello@milspousemastermind.com
LEARN MORE: https://milspousemastermind.com
LEAVE A SHOW REVIEW: https://milspousemastermind.com/show
CONNECT VIA EMAIL: hello@milspousemastermind.com
CONNECT VIA INSTAGRAM: @milspousemastermind
Sunday May 29, 2022
Sunday May 29, 2022
Lisa Carmichael a multi-passionate creative junkie and online educator. She is married to a Navy veteran and went from stay at home mom, to work from home mom, to entrepreneur and published author.
We talk about her journey as a military spouse and how entrepreneurship was key to helping her reframe her mindset and move from feeling inadequate to empowered.
Wherever you find yourself today, there is a next step for you and all it takes is a willingness to take action despite how you feel.
With you on the journey,
Christine
MENTIONS
Connect With Lisa
LINKS
START HERE: How To Get UNSTUCK And Craft A Life With PURPOSE (FREE ASSESSMENT) https://milspousemastermind.com/growthwheel
STOP THE OVERWHELM: How to Prioritize What Matters Most to You (FREE WORKSHEET) https://milspousemastermind.com/values
FIND YOUR TRIBE: Join the Free MilSpouse Mastermind FB Community
https://milspousemastermind.com/community
DISCOVER WHO YOU ARE MEANT TO BE: MilSpouse Purpose Playbook https://morethanamilspouse.com
GET SUPPORT: Request a Get Unstuck Coaching Session hello@milspousemastermind.com
LEARN MORE: https://milspousemastermind.com
LEAVE A SHOW REVIEW: https://milspousemastermind.com/show
CONNECT VIA EMAIL: hello@milspousemastermind.com
CONNECT VIA INSTAGRAM: @milspousemastermind
Sunday May 22, 2022
Sunday May 22, 2022
There’s ONE THING that is pretty common in the content creator/social media influencer space. It’s something that I believe every military spouse should do. Yep. Whether you are a stay at home military spouse, you work full time, you work from home, you homeschool your kids or you’re a professional volunteer, this is going to help you find purpose and live a more meaningful life.
In today’s episode, I unpack what this ONE THING is, and the six questions you need to ask to get started today!
Let’s do it!
Christine
MENTIONS
Searching For A Way To Make Money From Home As a Military Spouse? Should You Start a Side Hustle??
LINKS
START HERE: How To Get UNSTUCK And Craft A Life With PURPOSE (FREE ASSESSMENT) https://milspousemastermind.com/growthwheel
STOP THE OVERWHELM: How to Prioritize What Matters Most to You (FREE WORKSHEET) https://milspousemastermind.com/values
FIND YOUR TRIBE: Join the Free MilSpouse Mastermind FB Community
https://milspousemastermind.com/community
DISCOVER WHO YOU ARE MEANT TO BE: MilSpouse Purpose Playbook https://morethanamilspouse.com
GET SUPPORT: Request a Get Unstuck Coaching Session hello@milspousemastermind.com
LEARN MORE: https://milspousemastermind.com
LEAVE A SHOW REVIEW: https://milspousemastermind.com/show
CONNECT VIA EMAIL: hello@milspousemastermind.com
CONNECT VIA INSTAGRAM: @milspousemastermind
Sunday May 15, 2022
Sunday May 15, 2022
Hey friends, today you are in for a treat. I sit down with my friend and military spouse Lindsey Beckenhauer to talk about a cause near and dear to her heart. We talk about her journey, the doubts she faced, what motivated her to take action anyways, and the surprising things she’s learned from being willing to say yes.
The lessons from her story are applicable to so many areas of our lives and I know you’re going to get a lot out of our conversation today.
Better Together,
Christine
MENTIONS
More Than a MilSpouse: How to Find Yourself & Figure Out What You Want
Connect With Lindsey
START HERE: How To Get UNSTUCK And Craft A Life With PURPOSE (FREE ASSESSMENT) https://milspousemastermind.com/growthwheel
STOP THE OVERWHELM: How to Prioritize What Matters Most to You (FREE WORKSHEET) https://milspousemastermind.com/values
FIND YOUR TRIBE: Join the Free MilSpouse Mastermind FB Community
https://milspousemastermind.com/community
DISCOVER WHO YOU ARE MEANT TO BE: MilSpouse Purpose Playbook https://morethanamilspouse.com
GET SUPPORT: Request a Get Unstuck Coaching Session hello@milspousemastermind.com
LEARN MORE: https://milspousemastermind.com
LEAVE A SHOW REVIEW: https://milspousemastermind.com/show
CONNECT VIA EMAIL: hello@milspousemastermind.com
CONNECT VIA INSTAGRAM: @milspousemastermind
Wednesday May 11, 2022
Wednesday May 11, 2022
You don’t have to wait for tomorrow to chase your dreams.
But that doesn’t mean that chasing your dreams will be easy. In fact, it probably won’t be. But it will be a heck of a lot more meaningful and fulfilling.
Welcome to my April Real Life recap, where I show you what it actually looks like to pursue goals and live with purpose as a military spouse.
This month we discuss my 24-hour notice of movers showing up, getting back into a routine after four weeks off, what it’s like to live without your household goods, and what it really takes to balance your dreams, passions and goals in the middle of an OCONUS PCS (or other major life event ). Let’s talk about what this looks like in real life – the good, the bad, and the way forward.
Better Together,
Christine
MENTIONS
Ep 58: Goal Setting Guide for Military Spouses
Ep 60: My January Real Life Recap
Ep 65: Feb Real Life Recap: When Life Doesn’t Go As Planned
Ep 71: March Real Life Recap: The Secret to Not Giving Up
LINKS
START HERE: How To Get UNSTUCK And Craft A Life With PURPOSE (FREE ASSESSMENT) https://milspousemastermind.com/growthwheel
STOP THE OVERWHELM: How to Prioritize What Matters Most to You (FREE WORKSHEET) https://milspousemastermind.com/values
FIND YOUR TRIBE: Join the Free MilSpouse Mastermind FB Community
https://milspousemastermind.com/community
DISCOVER WHO YOU ARE MEANT TO BE: MilSpouse Purpose Playbook https://morethanamilspouse.com
GET SUPPORT: Request a Get Unstuck Coaching Session hello@milspousemastermind.com
LEARN MORE: https://milspousemastermind.com
LEAVE A SHOW REVIEW: https://milspousemastermind.com/show
CONNECT VIA EMAIL: hello@milspousemastermind.com
CONNECT VIA INSTAGRAM: @milspousemastermind
Sunday May 08, 2022
Sunday May 08, 2022
What stops you from getting proper self-care? Maybe you feel like there is just too much on your plate right now. Maybe you feel guilty every time you step away. Maybe you’ve been holding on to an outdated model of what self care should look like.
Whatever the reason, it’s easy to let self-care slide to the back burner. Sure there are ABSOLUTELY seasons where getting self-care is more challenging. But today we’re going to talk about what sustainable self care actually is and how to incorporate it into you life as a military spouse.
Because, after all, this is the path to showing up for yourself, your family, pursuing purpose, finding fulfillment, and creating a life you love today (not some future season of life).
Let’s ditch the unhelpful stories you’ve been telling yourself about self-care, and talk about how to show up as the spouse, parent, friend, and self you want to be!
MENTIONS
The First Step To Getting Unstuck
Ep 26: The Five-Minute Habit That Transformed My Life
Ep 58: My Annual Planning Process Revealed
LINKS
START HERE: How To Get UNSTUCK And Craft A Life With PURPOSE (FREE ASSESSMENT) https://milspousemastermind.com/growthwheel
STOP THE OVERWHELM: How to Prioritize What Matters Most to You (FREE WORKSHEET) https://milspousemastermind.com/values
FIND YOUR TRIBE: Join the Free MilSpouse Mastermind FB Community
https://milspousemastermind.com/community
DISCOVER WHO YOU ARE MEANT TO BE: MilSpouse Purpose Playbook https://morethanamilspouse.com
GET SUPPORT: Request a Get Unstuck Coaching Session hello@milspousemastermind.com
LEARN MORE: https://milspousemastermind.com
LEAVE A SHOW REVIEW: https://milspousemastermind.com/show
CONNECT VIA EMAIL: hello@milspousemastermind.com
CONNECT VIA INSTAGRAM: @milspousemastermind
Thursday May 05, 2022
Thursday May 05, 2022
Thank You!
Today is military spouse appreciation day. Today we celebrate you, the amazing military spouse! And I want to celebrate you with an amazing, one-day-only offer that will both blow your mind AND help you discover who you are meant to be!
MENTIONS
Use code THANKYOU
LINKS
START HERE: How To Get UNSTUCK And Craft A Life With PURPOSE (FREE ASSESSMENT) https://milspousemastermind.com/growthwheel
STOP THE OVERWHELM: How to Prioritize What Matters Most to You (FREE WORKSHEET) https://milspousemastermind.com/values
FIND YOUR TRIBE: Join the Free MilSpouse Mastermind FB Community
https://milspousemastermind.com/community
DISCOVER WHO YOU ARE MEANT TO BE: MilSpouse Purpose Playbook https://morethanamilspouse.com
GET SUPPORT: Request a Get Unstuck Coaching Session hello@milspousemastermind.com
LEARN MORE: https://milspousemastermind.com
LEAVE A SHOW REVIEW: https://milspousemastermind.com/show
CONNECT VIA EMAIL: hello@milspousemastermind.com
CONNECT VIA INSTAGRAM: @milspousemastermind